Word of the Day — May 28, 2026
chemiluminescence
/chem-IL-um-in-e-sce-nce/nounPush me
Definition
Light created by a chemical reaction, like how fireflies glow without heat.
luminescence resulting from a chemical reaction as the oxidation of luciferin in fireflies
Memory Hook
CHEMical + lumi(NESCENCE) = light from chemistry. Think fireflies making their own glow-sticks through body chemistry.